A heat pump is an electric HVAC system that transfers heat between indoor and outdoor air, providing both heating and cooling from a single unit. Portland's mild climate, averaging 4,400 heating degree days and 450 cooling degree days annually with winter lows of 30-40°F, is ideal for heat pump operation, where modern cold-climate models maintain efficiency down to -15°F.
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ViewEfficiency Heating & Cooling provides heat pump installations and heat pump repairs, and maintains air-source, ductless, and geothermal heat pumps across the Portland metro area. We'll identify the current utility and Energy Trust incentives your installation may qualify for and list confirmed savings in your estimate. Eligibility and offers can change. NATE-certified technicians, 4.9-star rated since 2008.
From installation to emergency repairs, our NATE-certified technicians handle every type of heat pump job for Portland homes.
New heat pump installations with expert sizing, selection, and professional setup.
24/7 emergency heat pump repair services with fast response times.
Upgrade to a new energy-efficient heat pump system for better performance.
Annual tune-ups to maintain peak efficiency and extend system life.
Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling by transferring heat between your home and the outside air. During summer, they work like air conditioners, removing heat from your home. In winter, they reverse the process, extracting heat from outdoor air-even in cold weather-to warm your home.
Energy Efficiency: A typical electric heat pump needs just 100 kWh of power to turn 200 kWh of freely available environmental heat into 300 kWh of useful heat for your home.
This remarkable efficiency can reduce fuel consumption by 35-50% compared to conventional heating systems, making heat pumps an environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice for Portland homeowners.
We install and service all types of heat pump systems to meet your specific needs and budget.
The most popular choice for Portland homes. Efficient, affordable, and reliable year-round comfort.
Perfect for homes without ductwork. Zone heating and cooling with easy installation.
Maximum efficiency using stable ground temperatures. The ultimate in sustainable comfort.
Locally owned heat pump specialists, 18+ years in the Portland market.
Proven track record of customer satisfaction across Portland
Industry-standard technician certification for HVAC competency
Over 18 years serving the Portland metro area
Flexible financing options available with approved credit
Source: NOAA Portland International Airport weather station (USW00024229), 30-year climate normals.
Free estimates and same-day service available. Give us a call.
Expert insights from our Portland HVAC professionals
Efficiency Heating & Cooling is rated 4.9 stars across 1,500+ Google reviews at our three Portland-area locations. We're NATE-certified and family-owned since 2008. Our technicians specialize in heat pump installation, repair, and maintenance for Portland's unique climate.
Heat pumps and ductless mini-splits start at $5,995 installed in Portland, and premium variable-speed systems top out around $12,500. Price depends on the system type, number of zones, and installation complexity. We'll identify the current utility and Energy Trust incentives your installation may qualify for and list confirmed savings in your estimate. Eligibility and offers can change.
Absolutely! Portland's mild Pacific Northwest climate is ideal for heat pumps. With average winter lows of 35-40°F, heat pumps operate at peak efficiency 95%+ of the heating season. Most Portland homeowners see 30-50% reduction in heating costs compared to traditional HVAC systems.
Our NATE-certified heat pump technicians are the highest-rated in Portland. Every Efficiency Heating & Cooling technician is factory-trained on major brands including Mitsubishi, Daikin, and Carrier. We serve all Portland metro areas including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Gresham, and Hillsboro.
Heat pumps in Oregon typically last 15-20 years with proper maintenance. Portland's mild, wet climate is actually easier on heat pump systems than extreme climates. Annual maintenance extends lifespan and maintains efficiency.
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency heat pump repair throughout Portland metro with no extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. Our 90-minute average response time. Call (503) 698-5588 anytime for emergency service.
Energy Trust of Oregon rebates and utility incentives from PGE or Pacific Power may apply. We'll identify the current utility and Energy Trust incentives your installation may qualify for and list confirmed savings in your estimate. Eligibility and offers can change.
Many Portland homeowners are switching from gas furnaces to heat pumps for energy savings and environmental benefits. Heat pumps are 2-4x more efficient than gas furnaces. Options include full replacement, dual-fuel hybrid, or adding a ductless mini-split to supplement.
Look for NATE certification, manufacturer authorization, and Google reviews you can read by location. Efficiency Heating & Cooling meets all these criteria with 1,500+ Google reviews across three Portland-area locations and comprehensive warranties.
A few recent Google reviews from homeowners across the metro. We don't edit them.
Phil did a great job of carefully examining all the components of our almost 20 year old HVAC system. He took detailed photos and videos to show me the status. And he didn’t try to sell me anything else! Great experience 10/10System inspection
Efficiency Heating and Cooling came out to our home to do general maintenance on our furnace and heat pump, and also level our heat pump. Tristan was our technician. His work was efficient and thorough. He explained everything he did and told me what Efficiency H&C had to offering the way of maintenance programs. I am very happy with the services we received.Furnace & heat pump maintenance
This was my first time working with this company, and it was an amazing experience! Wayne was super personable, and explained things thoroughly and transparently. The cost was reasonable and that was with the maintenance membership program we joined. Highly recommend this business!Maintenance membership
I definitely recommend Efficiency! On this year's hottest day my AC quit working and Efficiency was able to send a technician right out. He fixed it quickly (luckily it was not a major issue) and now I'm basking in cool air. Thank you so much!AC repair
Tristan was very thorough with diagnosing the issues with my system and walked me through them so I could better understand my options for repair. We’ve had a few HVAC techs look at our system over the last decade or so, and Tristan was by far the best.System diagnosis
Jason came out for an estimate for a heat pump for my house. He listened to what I was looking for function-wise, evaluated the property, gave me a quote with 4 options, and explained the pros and cons of each. He was thorough, friendly, and not at all condescending (women, if you know, you know). Very professional.Heat pump estimate
I bought a furnace from these folks over 10 years ago and was very impressed with their work. I've had them tune up my furnace every year since and it's still the great quality and friendly service. They are dependable and knowledgeable every time I deal with them. I highly recommend them.Furnace install & tune-ups
Efficiency Heating and Cooling is a great company to work with. They gave me multiple options based on personal wants/needs with my 100+ year old house and were patient helping educate me and navigate to a decision. They were prompt, scheduling was easy, very professional, knowledgeable, and walked through with me how my system works once the job was complete. Couldn’t be happier from beginning to end and would heartily recommend them!100+ year old home
Called so many companies to find someone who did duct work beyond cleaning (I had a leak in the duct) and.so glad I got a hold of these guys. Professional, fast, and thorough. Great all around!Duct leak repair
Hire them immediately! Super fair pricing, great service. My Technician, Tristian was communicative and thorough. I tried hiring another company prior and they had me pre-pay, after tons of no shows and shoddy work followed by more no shows I demanded my money back and happily gave it to Efficiency Heating and Cooling.HVAC service
Tristan was very professional. He was on time and explained everything thoroughly. I appreciated the no pressure conversation of future work that could be done with my heating system.Heating system service
What a great experience with Efficiency. From the estimate process to installation, they made everything seamless and easy. When we hit an unexpected snag during installation, they kept us well informed about what was going on how it might affect the timeline. They got everything done and the system is working great!System installation
Two tune-ups a year, priority scheduling and 15% off repairs. No contract, cancel anytime.
Month-to-month · No long-term contract · Covers one system; add more for a discount
You'll talk to someone in our Milwaukie office, not a call center. We'll get a tech out and give you the price before any work starts.
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